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Senate roll call 328 · 96th Congress · Oct 3, 1979

To table ribicoff substitute to S. 1308, providing for the development of national energy supplies. The substitute amendment limits the powers of the energy mo

On Oct 3, 1979, the Senate voted 58–39 (S 1308). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 38–19, Republicans 19–21, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 38 members voted against their own party.

During the 96th Congress (1979–1980), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
58
No
39
Did not vote
3
Date
Oct 3, 1979

By party

  • Democrats38 yes · 19 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans19 yes · 21 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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